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Victims of alleged Pradaxa injuries are awaiting word on whether their lawsuits will be consolidated in a multidistrict litigation. According to a report from The Madison Record, so far just over two dozen Pradaxa bleeding lawsuits have been filed in federal courts throughout the U.S.

New York City Council members are calling for the Zadroga Act, which provides compensation and medical treatment to 9/11 victims, to be renewed. According to press release issued Jan. 7, a resolution was introduced by Council Member Margaret Chin, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Members Paul Vallone and I. ...

Yet another study is adding to concerns about the potential dangers associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, found that large diameter metal-on-metal total hip replacement may be associated with a substantially higher incidence of pseudotumor formation.

An emerging study finds that blood thinner Plavix may only benefit smokers. Plavix (clopidogrel) is prescribed for the prevention of blood clots and heart attacks, and has been linked to serious side effects, including the heart attacks and strokes it is supposed to prevent, gastrointestinal and cerebral bleeding, bleeding ulcers, ...

A national law firm is not satisfied with the way the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has handled warnings regarding Actos (pioglitazone) bladder cancer risks. In a statement published today, Parker Waichman LLP called on the FDA to compel Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the type 2 diabetes drug, ...

Yet another study is confirming the association between the diabetes drug, Actos, and bladder cancer. This latest research, published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that taking Actos raised the risk of bladder cancer among diabetics by about one-fifth.

The benefits and usefulness of catheters are not in question, when the broad scope of applications and indications for which the devices are used are examined. Catheters are used for administering medications, injecting contrast dye for angiogram procedures, and removing … Continue reading →

A woman who lost her case in the Boston Scientific transvaginal mesh litigation more than two years ago is getting another opportunity in court. Previously, she filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered injuries caused by the Pinnacle Pelvic Floor … Continue reading →

Medical device maker Boston Scientific has voluntarily recalled the Chariot Guiding Sheath worldwide because of the risk of shaft separation, which could cause permanent injury or death. The recall, which was initiated on November 19, 2015, affects all lot numbers … Continue reading →

Late last week a Delaware jury ordered medical device maker Boston Scientific to pay $100 million to a woman who said she was injured by a transvaginal mesh device. The jury award contained $25 million in compensatory damages and an … Continue reading →

Boston Scientific failed in its bid to remove punitive damages claims in a pelvic mesh lawsuit this month, Mass Device reports. This case is one out of 15,000 product liability lawsuits filed over the devices, which are used to treat … Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released their joint annual report on health care fraud and abuse control on March 19th. According to the report, the federal government won or negotiated roughly $3.3 … Continue reading →